Job Description

The Opportunity:

Are you a proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in the field and is seeking an opportunity to grow with a company that values operational excellence and innovation? If you’re a self-starter with a strong track record of high-quality execution, we want to hear from you!

As a Lead Operator in the Bilbo Field, you will spend the bulk of your time in the field working in a dynamic environment as a key member of a cross-functional team and with continuous adherence to Canadian Natural’s mission statement. This exciting, fast-paced area, consists of mature oil and gas properties and new gas developments that are located South of Grande Prairie Alberta.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work across functions – Safety, Integrity, Environmental and various Engineering disciplines – and be a catalyst for continuous improvement.

• Job location: Grande Prairie, Alberta*
• Shift schedule: 8 x 6, 12 hours per shift
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline April 23, 2026

* Please note, the successful applicant will be expected to live in the Grande Prairie area.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide daily mentorship to team members with a clear display towards operational, technical, financial and safety excellence, as well as environmental responsibility
• Provide hands-on competency SOCT training to team members
• Assist with monitoring production volumes, working closely with a cross-functional team to maintain runtime performance > 98%
• Utilize Continues Improvement techniques and processes to support the area safety, production, financial and environmental targets
• Assist with monitoring compressor, facility, battery, and plant throughput relative to capability and initiate actions to optimize, correct deficiencies, resolve operational problems
• Provide local supervision of projects as directed by the Production Foreman or Assistant Foreman

What You Bring to the Role:

• 7+ years of oil and gas industry experience
• Minimum grade 12/GED and GPO (Gas Plant Operator A-D) and/or PFO (Production Field Operations A-D) or a Journeyperson Certificate or a Technology diploma
• Power Engineering and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification will be considered an asset
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven safety track record with consecutive years of strong performance
• Familiarity with and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and training and teaching best practices

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development

Check out ourCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.